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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.65, 33,573.11 and 13,717.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.65, 33,573.11 and 13,717.06 is: 18,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.65 : 33,573.11 = 13,717.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.65/33,573.11 = 13,717.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.65x = 33,573.11 × 13,717.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.65x = 460,524,364.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,524,364.26/24,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.08

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